Best Chequered Flag Podcasts (2025)

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Dutch Grand Prix Review 35:17

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Rosanna Tennant, Harry Benjamin & reigning F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling react to a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix. Who would take a vital victory in the battle for the championship? We hear from the key protagonists, including McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, as well as four-time world champion Max Verstappen. We also discuss the big winn…

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Dutch Grand Prix Qualifying Review 37:25

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Rosanna Tennant, Andrew Benson, Harry Benjamin & Abbi Pulling react to qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix. Who would take pole position in the battle between the McLaren drivers? We hear from both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Plus, could Lewis Hamilton get his season back on track in the Ferrari following a disappointing first half of 2025? We a…

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Dutch Grand Prix Preview 40:02

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Rosanna Tennant, former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer & the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson look ahead to the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. We hear from both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as their championship battle intensifies. Can Lewis Hamilton turn around his tough start to life at Ferrari? And will home hero Max Verstappen …

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McLaren’s title fight, Red Bull’s slump & Hamilton’s Ferrari woes 21:21

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Chris McHardy and Robert Doornbos take stock of a dramatic first half of the 2025 season. From McLaren’s dominance and Oscar Piastri’s rise, to Red Bull’s shocking slump and Lewis Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari, nothing is off the table. Robert also shares behind-the-scenes summer break stories from his F1 days, explains why Zandvoort is such a ch…

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Formula 1 Summer Break 2025 | recapping Hungarian GP, Spa GP, and holiday shenanigans 54:08

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Send us a text What time is it? Summer time! We’re recapping the Hungarian GP and the Belgian GP as well as all the summer holiday shenanigans are drivers have been up to. Get some F1 stickers! CORRECTION: I say that Charles Leclerc hung out with Michelle Yeoh and husband Franz Tost but meant to say Jean Todt OOPS Pato O’Ward on rumors of him joini…

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Chequered Flag Extra: Lando Norris Special 28:53

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Steve Crossman is joined by British racing driver Sam Bird and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to get an insight into exactly who Lando Norris is, as he challenges for the 2025 drivers’ title. What makes the British driver tick? How has he got to the top of the sport? And can he become a champion? Plus, hear from Norris himself as well as …

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Chequered Flag Extra: Claire Dubbelman on life as F1’s Deputy Race Director & women in motorsport 30:41

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Jennie Gow sits down for an in-depth chat with F1’s Deputy Race Director, Claire Dubbelman, to speak about her role and how to get more women involved in motorsport. Claire discusses her career to date and how she became part of the race director team alongside Rui Marques. From controlling the chequered flag to directing safety car driver, Bernd M…

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Chequered Flag Extra: Damon Hill Special 26:20

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Harry Benjamin sits down for an in-depth chat with 1996 F1 world champion, Damon Hill, to speak about his career and the release of his new documentary, Hill. Damon, who has been part of the 5 Live F1 team this season, discusses the influence of his father, legendary two-time world champion Graham Hill, and how his death affected him. He also detai…

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Why Lewis Hamilton Isn’t Ferrari’s Answer 42:41

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Lewis Hamilton’s post-race radio in Hungary raised serious questions about his motivation, and whether Ferrari have made the right call. In Episode 5 of The Pit Talk Podcast, former F1 driver Robert Doornbos and host Chris McHardy react to all the key storylines from Budapest and the final race before the summer break.…

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Hungarian Grand Prix Review 25:14

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How valuable could that win prove to be for Lando Norris as Formula 1 pauses for its summer break? Harry Benjamin, Sam Bird and Jennie Gow look back at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Norris saw off a late charge from Oscar Piastri to reduce the deficit to his teammate in the championship to nine points. They hear from both McLaren drivers, and a v…

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Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying Review 26:42

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Lewis Hamilton called himself "useless" after a frustrating qualifying left him 12th on the grid, while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole. Harry Benjamin is joined by Jennie Gow and Sam Bird to discuss a mixed day for Ferrari. They also hear from Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, who line up second and third for Sunday’s race.…

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Hungarian Grand Prix Preview 58:28

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Steve Crossman is joined by Jennie Gow, Harry Benjamin, Sam Bird and Andrew Benson to preview the Hungarian Grand Prix. They dive into the growing rivalry at McLaren as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue their charge for the title. We hear from both drivers. Williams’ Carlos Sainz sits down with Steve to reflect on life in F1. Plus, why does H…

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FIA Wrath, Tyre Farce & the Tech that’s holding F1 back 43:26

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After a mini-summer ‘pitstop’ via Sardinia (more on that later), Robert Doornbos and Chris McHardy reunite to cast their eyes back over a wet and soggy Belgian Grand Prix. And it’s fair to say the FIA don’t come in for much love. Robert also aims both barrels at Pirelli again as the guys ask: ‘what is the point of wet weather tyres’? Chris also put…

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Belgian Grand Prix Review 31:24

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Has Oscar Piastri regained the upper hand over McLaren teammate Lando Norris following his win at Spa? 1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Harry Benjamin to dissect a dramatic Grand Prix weekend in Belgium. They reflect on the key moments that defined the race, evaluate what it means for the balance of power at McLaren, and hear from the top three…

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Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying Review 19:08

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Can Lando Norris convert his qualifying pole into a race win? 1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Harry Benjamin to look back at both the sprint race and qualifying from Spa. They hear from the top three and a very dejected Lewis Hamilton.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Belgian Grand Prix Preview 57:29

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What does Laurent Mekies’ appointment mean for Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s future? Harry Benjamin is joined by Andrew Benson, Rebecca Clancy and Alisha Palmowski to preview the Spa weekend and break down the ongoing drama at Red Bull. They hear from the new team principal and Max Verstappen.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Chequered Flag Extra: What next for Max Verstappen? 29:18

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Harry Benjamin and the BBC F1’s correspondent Andrew Benson are joined by former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari to speak about the situation at Red Bull. What next for the team following Christian Horner’s removal as team principal? And what next for their star driver Max Verstappen? Plus, we hear what new Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekie…

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British Grand Prix Race Recap + Red Bull fires Christian Horner?! 1:00:26

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Send us a text Christian Horner fired, Oscar Piastri has his first emotional crash out, and Nico Hulkenberg on the podium?! Let’s discuss the incredibly chaotic British Grand Prix weekend. Watch the episode MEDIA Max Verstappen surrounded by media Fernando Alonso will only advise for a price Christian Horner’s Instagram farewell post Christian Horn…

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Horner sacked as Red Bull team principal 23:20

2M ago23:20

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Harry Benjamin and the BBC F1’s correspondent Andrew Benson react to the breaking news that Christian Horner has been sacked as Red Bull team principal after 20 years in the role. Red Bull GmBH said in a statement: "Red Bull has released Christian Horner from his operational duties with effect from today." We discuss the facts, ask what it means fo…

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‘No Mercedes smoke without fire’: Doornbos hits back at Verstappen’s ‘headless chicken’ jibe 50:57

2M ago50:57

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After incurring the wrath of Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, Robert Doornbos is playing defence on this week’s Pit Talk, powered by Ethara. And it all stems from claims and counter-claims of exit clauses and Mercedes interest in the four-time world champion. Robert and co-host Chris McHardy also take a deep dive into the British Grand Prix as Lando N…

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British Grand Prix Review 26:51

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Lando Norris wins his home Grand Prix and cuts the gap to teammate Oscar Piastri in the title race. Sam Bird and Harry Benjamin join Jennie Gow to reflect on the win, hear from Norris, and get reaction from Andrea Stella and Zac Brown. They also discuss the bizarre moment Norris was injured while celebrating with fans. Plus, Nico Hülkenberg joins t…

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British Grand Prix Qualifying Review 27:02

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Can Max Verstappen convert pole into a race win? Nelson Valkemberg and Jennie Gow join Harry Benjamin after the Dutchman beat both McLarens to P1. They hear from Verstappen, Piastri and Norris.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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British Grand Prix Preview 58:42

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What does Lando Norris’ recent win mean for his home race at Silverstone? Just one of the questions Harry Benjamin, Rebecca Clancy, Jennie Gow and Andrew Benson tackle as they look ahead to the British Grand Prix. We hear from Norris, as well as Max Verstappen, as the talk he's going to Mercedes isn't going away. Plus, Andrew chats in-depth with Al…

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Austrian Grand Prix Race Recap 42:54

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Send us a text Let’s debrief the Austrian Grand Prix where chaos ensued before we even reached the second lap and most importantly the McLarens RACED!!!! Plus, we’re chatting about the off-trach happenings over the last couple of weeks. Let’s get into the Austrian GP! 📺Watch the episode MENTIONED MEDIA Nico Rosberg says he reached out to Lando Norr…

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No home comforts: Verstappen’s F1 title bid over?! 52:09

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Ex-F1 driver Robert Doornbos and sports broadcaster Chris McHardy reunite to review the Austrian Grand Prix. In this second episode of The Pit Talk powered by Ethara, Robert outlines the “80-20” rule with McLaren and reserves special praise for one man in the Papaya garage. He also makes a number of bold claims regarding Max Verstappen’s Red Bull c…

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Austrian Grand Prix Review 37:26

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Lando Norris wins in Austria, cutting the gap to his McLaren teammate at the top of the drivers' standings. Rosanna Tennant is joined by Ben Edwards, Alice Powell and Andrew Benson to reflect on the race. They hear from Norris, runner-up Oscar Piastri and third-placed Charles Leclerc, as well as McLaren boss Andrea Stella, with F1 now heading to th…

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Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying Review 37:24

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Lando on pole! Rosanna Tennant, Ben Edwards, Alice Powell and Andrew Benson look back at qualifying from Austria. They hear from Norris, as well as Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri, who finished second and third. Plus Max Verstappen, who starts back in seventh.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Austrian Grand Prix preview 41:15

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Is Max Verstappen really about to join Mercedes? What does this mean for George Russell? Just two of the questions that Rosanna Tennant, Ben Edwards, Alice Powell and Andrew Benson get stuck into. They also hear from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Is the new F1 movie any good? Andrew and Ben give their verdict. And Brad Pitt makes his first appear…

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Chequered Flag Extra: Red Bull’s protest & Bottas on life in F1 38:03

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Harry Benjamin and the BBC's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson discuss Red Bull’s protest against George Russell following the Canadian Grand Prix. We also hear from Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas, who sat down with Harry to speak about his early days in racing, meeting Toto Wolff, becoming Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate and what’s next for him i…

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Canadian Grand Prix Race Recap 51:04

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Send us a text The Canadian Grand Prix gave us several thrilling moments from a Papaya explosion due to the long-awaited McLaren battle to Groundhog Murder (RIP) to everyone trying (and failing) to trigger Mad Max. And we’re chatting about it all!! Let’s debrief the Canadian GP. A couple of items that happened post-recording and will be covered in …

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Verstappen’s Next F1 Move Revealed 47:28

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Welcome to The Pit Talk podcast hosted by former Red Bull F1 driver Robert Doornbos and ‘team-mate’ Chris McHardy. In the first episode, the guys introduce what the pod is all about, Chris embarrasses himself with his provisional driving license and Robert has the inside story on where Max Verstappen will be driving next season. There’s also a revi…

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Canadian Grand Prix Review 40:49

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Harry Benjamin and McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird, as well as special guest Kai Bachini, who was the BBC Radio 5 Live Young Commentator of the Year in 2018, react to a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix. We discuss the collision between the two McLaren drivers, and hear from both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Plus, we react to George Russell’s win, …

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Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying Review 28:40

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Harry Benjamin & McLaren Formula E driver Sam Bird reflect on qualifying at the Canadian GP. George Russell took a stunning pole position ahead of Max Verstappen. We hear from both drivers as they prepare to go head-to-head again in Sunday’s race. Meanwhile, it was a disappointing day for McLaren – we get the thoughts of Oscar Piastri and Lando Nor…

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Canadian Grand Prix Preview 55:59

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Harry Benjamin and Jennie Gow are joined by F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling and the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to look ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix. Andrew sits down for a chat with Lando Norris, who speaks about his battle with team-mate Oscar Piastri for the drivers’ title as well as team orders at McLaren. We also discuss Max Vers…

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Spanish Grand Prix Race Recap 52:35

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Send us a text Hulk-stappen is back, George Russell’s concern about ~the children~ has resurfaced, and Oscar Piastri might have smiled just a little wider this time??? Let’s debrief the Spanish GP *Apologies for the delay in episode!! We also cover the Monaco GP (literally so briefly because what even happened)* Watch episode George Russell and Ale…

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Back at Base: Bonus 2. Inside F1: The Movie 46:23

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In this special bonus episode of F1: Back at Base, Sarah Holt and Holly Samos tell the behind-the-scenes story of the upcoming F1 movie. Through exclusive interviews with key figures, including legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Oscar nominee Kerry Condon, and F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, we document how the new movie was made. From …

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Spanish Grand Prix Review 37:25

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Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow & former Alpine F1 development driver Olli Caldwell reflect on the Spanish GP, where Oscar Piastri claimed victory. We hear from the Australian, as well as his teammate Lando Norris who came home in second. Plus, we break down Max Verstappen’s chaotic end to the race, hearing from the Dutchman, who was handed a ten second…

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Spanish Grand Prix Qualifying Review 24:04

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Harry Benjamin & former Alpine F1 development driver Olli Caldwell reflect on qualifying at the Spanish GP, where Oscar Piastri took a stunning pole position ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. We hear from the top three, plus discuss George Russell’s good performance in the Mercedes and hear from Lewis Hamilton who qualified in fifth for Fer…

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Spanish Grand Prix Preview 34:36

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Harry Benjamin, BBC F1’s Jennie Gow & former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer look ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix. How will the new technical directive coming into force this weekend change the pecking order? Will the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue their fight at the top of the driver standings? Or will Max Verstappen compete for vi…

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Monaco Grand Prix review 36:23

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1996 world champion Damon Hill joins Rosanna and Harry to look back at the race from Monaco. They ask whether the new mandatory pit stop rules spiced up the action, and we hear from race winner Lando Norris on his return to the top step. Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri are also on the pod.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying review 37:06

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Harry Benjamin and Rosanna Tennant look back at qualifying from Monaco. It was Lando Norris that took his first pole since Australia, and with it set a new lap record around the streets of Monte Carlo. We hear from him, as well as Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piatsri and Max Verstappen.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Monaco Grand Prix Preview 56:21

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Jolyon Palmer and Harry Benjamin join Rosanna to preview the weekend’s action. Championship leader Oscar Piastri sits down with Andrew Benson for an in-depth chat, while the team discuss the new two-stop pit rule. Gimmick or game-changer? Plus, Harry checks in with Haas driver Oliver Bearman, and the team reveal their favourite Monaco memories.…

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Race Recap 45:33

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Send us a text Welcome to Imola where we there was more overtaking than this track has seen in a minute, the return of the Max, a class field trip (including a driver), and more. Let’s debrief the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix! Watch the episode MENTIONED MEDIA FIA reduces swearing penalty Toto Wolff says we should stop accusing successful cars of chea…

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Review 31:29

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Ben Edwards, Andrew Benson & former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley react to Max Verstappen’s victory at the Emilia-Romagna GP. The team hear from the Dutchman, as well as McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Lewis Hamilton gives his thoughts after a turnaround in form for Ferrari, plus Alex Albon speaks about another strong Williams perform…

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Qualifying Review 31:23

4M ago31:23

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Ben Edwards, Andrew Benson & former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley review qualifying at the Emilia-Romagna GP. Oscar Piastri took pole position at Imola ahead of Max Verstappen and George Russell. We hear from the top three as well as Lando Norris and a disappointed Lewis Hamilton, with Ferrari's struggles continuing.…

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Preview 28:21

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Eleanor Oldroyd, Jennie Gow & former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley preview the Emilia-Romagna GP at Imola. The team discuss the title battle between Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, hearing from championship leader Piastri. Lewis Hamilton speaks about whether Ferrari will be able to turn their poor form around on home soil. Plus, w…

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Miami Grand Prix Race Recap 1:00:12

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Send us a text Welcome to the Miami Grand Prix where McLaren and Max Verstappen battled it out on track, Max had a baby, Oscar Piastri hit the griddy, and Alpine has ongoing drama that gets more unhinged by the minute*. Let’s debrief the Miami GP! *This was recorded before the latest development in the Alpine saga. I will update in the next episode…

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Chequered Flag Extra: Colapinto In & Wheatley On Audi 34:04

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Harry Benjamin & the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson react to the news that Alpine have replaced Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for the next five races. It comes in the same week that Oliver Oakes leaves his role as Alpine team principal. We also hear from Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley, who sits down with Jennie Gow to discuss his…

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2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Race Recap 1:12:41

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Send us a text We’re chatting about everything that went down in a very toasty Jeddah, including lap 1 drama, off-track tea (feat. unhinged rookie stories), Oscar Piastri leading the world championship (omg!), and really digging into why Max Verstappen was so angry after the race. Was it the penalty? Finishing second? Isane FIA behavior (ding ding …

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Chequered Flag Extra: Steiner, Verstappen & Will Cadillac Be Competitive? 38:38

4M ago38:38

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Special guest, former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner, speaks with Harry Benjamin about his career. Harry is also joined by the BBC’s F1 correspondent Andrew Benson to talk more about Max Verstappen’s Saudi Arabian GP penalty and the fallout from that. Plus, Harry and Andrew discuss Audi’s F1 chances and whether Cadillac will be competitive.…